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PORSCHE 911 MOT Pass Rate

91.6% of 21,528 PORSCHE 911 MOT tests pass.

The 911's pass rate of 91.6% is in line with the average across all PORSCHE models, at 91.7%.

The PORSCHE 911 passes its MOT 91.6% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 78.3%.

Pass rate by vehicle age

Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 98.2% at 3–6 years to 87.8% at 15+ years.

Pass rate by vehicle age band0–3 yearsn/a3–6 years98.2%6–10 years97.3%10–15 years94.8%15+ years87.8%
PORSCHE 911 pass rate and average mileage by vehicle age band
Vehicle agePass rateTestsAverage mileage
0–3 yearsno tests recorded0no reading
3–6 years98.2%1,83121,799 miles
6–10 years97.3%4,30826,850 miles
10–15 years94.8%3,23146,881 miles
15+ years87.8%12,15878,970 miles

Common MOT failure reasons for the PORSCHE 911

The most common reason the PORSCHE 911 fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 59.1% of failed tests, most often logged as "not working".

Top MOT failure categories for the PORSCHE 911
CategoryShare of failed testsExample
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment59.1%not working
Brakes18.3%excessively corroded
Tyres17.1%has ply or cords exposed
Noise, emissions and leaks16.8%Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Suspension15.1%ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Body, chassis, structure11.2%constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Visibility10.6%does not clear the windscreen effectively
Identification of the vehicle4.6%does not conform to the specified requirements
Steering3.0%gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems2.7%warning lamp indicates a fault

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